Certified Training Partners
Whether you are an existing GRI reporter or starting your reporting journey for the first time, training is available through our global network of Certified Training Partners (CTPs). There are options for both in-person and remote learning. Please, contact your local training partner to register your interest.
About our CTPs
We work with experienced training organizations from around the world to provide you with excellent training opportunities. We select and certify training partner organizations to deliver insights on sustainability issues in your region.
All of our training partners complete a comprehensive certification process and are given an annual license to become a Global Training Partner or a Regional Training Partner.
View a full list of GRI CTPs around the world
Please note: only the above listed organizations have been assessed and authorized by GRI to deliver certified training courses, with content that we have quality assured and approved. We do not endorse any other providers, and caution against uncertified training even from organizations that may claim to be associated with GRI.
Global Training Partners deliver GRI certified training and licensed courses in all countries of the world (all regions). You can find our Global Training Partners by using the link above and selecting the "global" search field.
Regional Training Partners deliver GRI certified training and licensed courses in specific regions. To find a Regional Training Partner, please review the regions listed in the link above and type the name of the region you want to look for in the search field.
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For answers to common questions, view our FAQ
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Watch the #CTPSpotlight interviews to learn first-hand what it is like to be a GRI CTP
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To find out more about courses offered by our training partners, please check the CTP course calendar
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Courses available through the Certified Training Partner Program
Flagship course conducted by all CTPs:
GRI Certified Standards training course - Reporting with GRI Standards 2021 Update: learn how to use the GRI Standards for the sustainability reporting process and gain insights on how to facilitate their use within your organization, delivered in your local language.
Duration: around a day and a half
Courses that are delivered by some CTPs:
Licensed course - Reporting on human rights with GRI Standards 2021 Update: learn about the relevance of human rights and human rights transparency to business and get a better understanding of the related disclosures in the GRI Standards and their application through practical exercises and case studies, all the while getting to grips with the current regulatory framework and latest trends.
Duration: 3.5 hrs
Licensed course - Integrating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into Sustainability Reporting: learn about the business case for engaging with the SDGs, understand the role of sustainability reporting in enabling sustainable development and discover current trends, challenges and opportunities on reporting on the SDGs
Duration: 3 hrs
Licensed course - The GRI 207: Tax 2019: discover the relevance of reporting on Tax in the context of sustainability reporting and explore the latest developments in this field. The participants will also get a comprehensive overview of the disclosures included in the Tax Standard.
This course qualifies as part of the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Professional Certification Program.
Duration: 2.5 hrs
Licensed course - Reporting with GRI 11: Oil and Gas Sector 2021: build on your knowledge of the GRI Standards and support your organization as it incorporates the GRI 11 Sector Standard in its reporting.
This course qualifies as part of the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Professional Certification Program
Duration: 3.5 hrs
Licensed course - Unlocking the ESRS for GRI reporters: Enhance your knowledge about the CSRD and the instrument for achieving CSRD compliance, the ESRS. This comprehensive training is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge and practical skills to navigate the evolving landscape of ESG. The participants will also have a chance to have a good dive into the structure and key characteristics of the ESRS and acquire the expertise to integrate it into their current GRI reporting processes and practices.
This course qualifies as part of the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Professional Certification Program.
Duration: 3 hrs
Licensed course - External Assurance for Sustainability Reporting: A Comprehensive Guide: Learn about the practice of sustainability reporting assurance and improve your understanding of the specific challenges associated with assuring information covering a wide range of topics with different reporting boundaries and how this differs from financial reporting. Participants will also learn about the essential aspects of sustainability information assurance, highlighting the distinctions from financial audits while addressing stakeholder concerns, examining internal reporting systems, and outlining the assurance process.
This course qualifies as part of the Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for the Professional Certification Program.
Duration: 2-2.5 hrs
Become a Certified Training Partner
As a GRI training partner, you will join a carefully selected group of training organizations around the world dedicated to empowering people to use the GRI Standards and support a more sustainable world.
Benefits of becoming a CTP include:
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- Exclusive rights to offer GRI Certified Training Courses in your licensed region or globally
- Use of the ‘GRI Certified Training Partner’ organizational mark for promotional purposes
- Promotion of Training Partner organizations on the GRI website
- Promotion of your Certified Training Courses on the GRI website
GRI’s assessment of applications for new CTPs is based on the following criteria:
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- Training partners must be ethical organizations with a demonstrable history of GRI reporting
- Training partners must have a track record and educational expertise in the field of sustainability reporting, CSR, accountability, transparency, ethics or related subjects
- Have an established market with target participants and knowledge of regional CSR context
CTP application process
The current CTP Program has run for more than 10 years, and was recently revised by GRI. Led by the feedback from our current partners and the experience gained, the updated program has been launched on 1 October 2021.
To apply, please complete an application form and submit it to the Training Partners Program team. Once reviewed and accepted, a Training Program and License Agreement (TLA) will be signed by both parties.
Certification process
The certification process will be done in English and the course content provided will be the GRI Certified Training course – Reporting with the GRI Standards 2021 Update.
The above-mentioned certified training course consists of both GRI-developed and partner-developed content. Once the partner’s content has been reviewed and approved, GRI will consolidate all materials into a Certified Training Material Pack of the GRI Certified Training course – Reporting with the GRI Standards 2021 Update.
Once an organization becomes a fully Certified Training Partner, they are licensed to offer GRI Certified Training in their specified region or, should they choose a global membership, the world (for detailed description of each region, please check the Pricing Policy document*). The certification is valid for 12 months.
Three months before the end of the license period, the training partner will undergo an evaluation based on the number of courses held during the previous year and the outcome of a quality control assessment. The renewal is automated, provided that the above requirement has been met, and the annual license fee for the next period has been paid.
For a detailed overview of the certification process, please read through the CTP Program slides, or contact us to schedule a call.
Program fees
The details of the program fees are set out in our Pricing Policy.
Once the TLA is signed, a certification fee will be issued to kick-off the certification process. The fee includes certification of the training materials in English and complimentary access to two out of four mandatory GRI Academy courses for all nominated trainers, authorized to conduct the GRI courses.
Before the new CTP can begin offering GRI training courses, the annual license fee has to be paid, based on the partner’s annual revenue - further details can be found in the Pricing Policy.
Contact us
If you have any questions about the program, please contact the Training Partners Program team
Training Partners Program team